Bottom-slamming threshold velocity v_thresh = 0.093·√(g·L) from Ochi-Motter 1971.
Formula
$$ v_\text{thresh} = 0.093 \sqrt{g L} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $L$ | LBP | m | particulars |
| $v_\text{rel}$ | Relative vertical velocity | m/s | seakeeping analysis |
Sources
- Ochi & Motter (1971) - Slamming.